Ashley High School - Rocket Yearbook (Ashley, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1951 volume:

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Pnflrfig Eff if M CATI UR ALBERT T WEST We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty onq,w1th the utmost appreciation and deepest sinceritygdedicate this third volume of the Rocket to lr Albert T West As adviser of our yearbook, Mr. West has unselfishly devoted his time and efforts to the betterment of this publication. We wish to thank him 'hole-heartedly for helpingto make our venture a huge success. ,Yu ,ffrfm 0 31.11111 GENbVIEVE BARANOMSKI It was during our junior year that we lost one of our classmates through the untimely death of our dear friend, Genevieve Baranowski Jenny , as she was known by a 1 her friends, was born May 16, 1933 From the first grade to the eleventh year of her school life, she was a definite and vital part of our class and had many true friends among her classmates She participated in such activities as the in her junior year Movies, dancing, and cooking, she thoroughly enjoyed She was also a loyal fanof the football team Jenny had a happy, cheerful disposition and shared her good nature with everyone she met Come what may, her good spirits were never dampened It is with great sadness that we shall remember April 6 1950, as a day of sorrow, for it was on that day that we lost a true friend and classmate, Genevieve Baranowski . H l Fashion Club in her sophomore year and the Homemaking Club 1 OUR PLANETS f Mfg K N XX , , I ,I -D 1 1 . I a ,.,'. ..,V..-I., 1 . .,'- fl' 'I X' ' ' . -. - '4'.'.p ' -'..'-.T ,. ' gnu' ' i' . -' .'.., geowx V' ' A ,.: od A '- X '4EN 1e 'A .- ,f A A I ,' 71 A' .0. ' X 9 ' f, uf' - E10 3 Q I ,t ' Board 1:5 15:5 NJ TE? Education Stanley Meholchick Martin L Murray President Secretary is 4555 Q fd' -arf John Yancheck Vice President 46 '0l' 1' 11 vain.: J Zigmund Gorski 1-... Treasurer John Zelinka Harold Gaughan Phillip Kovalci -Q4 I' sw' IIN ' N9 bib. Patrick J 0'Connor NJ 1? luv' Joseph Stern Mrs H Rlttmlwlr 1 t d t Secretary to UWOTDGY Sggegurflggngg Supnrintondent 'LQ it 3 5 Q 'D Walter .T Connolly H0217 P 0'Conno11 D D S H D Dental Inspector 11041011 In-Spwtor aww? 'gran' xi IR. ROBERT C. IETZ I am delighted to extend greetingsto the class of 1951. May I admonish you that if you would accomplish anything in life worthwile, and have a measure of happiness, then choose an ideal. I also hope that you will never be so satisfied with yourself that you will cease to be wiser and better. Very truly yours, erintendent of Scgools ff11 .fs,:':gff's1fffifeuw ' f N1 nf - v 1 , ' . Mfgiiffv' 'I T' ' r T - 4-., Bern ,V 1l?jy'fj' t I Y k . C , 4. . A Q , an k V: I . Q th, . ' J' 'Mg v 1 an X , I fl' . I 7'-A sr , ' ., , :V 5 ' 4- , ,Y X ,A I ' , ff, 1 4 . . ,It Vu 5, ,L . 25, , i if '? ' 'Q KATHERINE M KING E Stroudsburg S T C Marywood College B A Mathematics, Health Geography Assistant Principal GEORGE B BREZNAY St Bonaventure Bucknell University M A Principal Q' .49- Edith C Hannis Alice M Hughes Margaret M Kane Susquenannn University Susquehanna University College Misericordia Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Englien, Health English English, French We 'O 4. fs..- George J Plesko Bernard L Rainock Albert T West Bloomsburg S T C Penn State Penn State New York University Science, History Columbia University M A M A Bookkeeping, Typewriting Mathematics he Q T -3, Mary H 0'Ne111 Ruth J Stout College Misericordia University of Pennsylvania B A New York University Mathematics Shorthand, Typewriting Law ..A L L Teresa Murphy William Haginsky E. Stroudsburg S.T.C. E. Stroudsburg S.T.C. Chicago Industrial Telple University Art School B. S. Art Supervisor Supervisor Physical Education if Vary R Walsh Maryvood College Librarian 42 ,f '45 1! . . s , .um we Emma K. Cidilko Mercy Hospital Scranton College Miserlcordia Be Se School Nurse t o S ' at 0 ' S 4 fo.. Z f Q . . B. S. B. A. M. A. if S 4, S :ah Q' A 15 '99 'E wwwwggm 5-, was 3 'N 1 Charlotte Y Eddy Eileen M McIntyre College Misericordia Penn State B H Trinity College, London Home Economics Diploma in Music Music Maudrue 0'Conne11 Bloomsburg S T C Columbia University M A English no-i,,,x 4-4-14 fri., .tm Zigmund Jakubczyk Richard A. Murphy H91ViD 0 Connell University of Scranton E. Stroudsburg S. T. C. PGDD St8t0 BS BS B-3- Bueknell University History, Coach Bucknelh Ug1VOP3itY M. A. a u Science .im rw 1 its gn- it samuel Gedrocz Daniel Grab Lasky Sylvester Jablonski East Stroudsburg S T C University of Scranton Penn State East Stroudsburg S T C Bucknell University Shop Instructor 800181 Studies, Coach Guidance Counsellor History SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 'sv-4: 57x G7 5 X .-A-1 'us .' X S 4, Left to right: Lorraine Kozicki, secretaryg Millard Berryman, presidentg Joan Walters. treasurer. OUR STARS f'X '5 f5 NN X! A if T Lxjglagji- l I j E9 -I I ' .' Q ' 15. fa 4 ' -I '. ,- Jr! - P: 0 ' H . ' Q Q 255 E Q .Q ', ' w 1 vi , I lin. . .'., 5' W 1 X fnii ' X 1 fx , ' TJ I Q X J 4 - I ',4' V+. 19- fling 25' if MARJORIE BALUTIS Attractivea duell dressed s our ' Marge Her pleasant manner will be a valuableassetif sheenters into the field of beauty culture !CF RICHARD BENNINGER Dick, the witty guy , who is always goodfor a laugh providedmnny amusing his tory classes We will never forget his superb actingas a fatherin 'This Girl Business , nor will we forget the mustache he strove so hard to raise for this play 1-gr THERESA BASHER Theresa, a jolly girl, whose interests rangefrom dancing to home economicq will always have the best wishes of our class HILLARD BERRYIAN Millard, a handsome, well groomed lad, is president of our class He may be heard playing first coro- net in the band and may be seen selling drugs at Colborn' so ESTELLE BROWN Areserved miss is Estelle. Once you get to know her, she is a fine companion and a good sport. 'C' ANDREW BREZNICKI Built like Atlas, quiet and t1m1d,Andy is afriend who can be trusted and depended upon no matter what circumstances may prevail. .. C' o .fffi o - in X 1 I ll: N n 0'-' ' 4:- A- K, N l o :Ck 'Q CHARLES DRAZBA Charlie is the witty boy who loves fun and frolic But, alas, girls, stop running, for his heart has been capturedalready We are sure, Charles,that you will succeed in any thing you undertake 1 ANNA COLE Nancy, efficient and in telllgent, is noted for heroutstandingleadership She excelsln debating and dramatics andis president of the student council. Her gift for writing has wonmany honorsfor herself and our school. fwi' YF' JEANETTE DRAZBA Mitz1', a small bundle of joy, moves around from place to place like an atomic spitfire always seeking excitement 43' 4Cff JOH EVANS Although quiet and unas suming in manner,Jack has a quick wit Reis a loyal memberof our bandand will always be remembered for the merriment he provided on the band bus. 3.6 -I 44 RICHARD DUDA If you see a boy jump out of his car and rush to classes, you will know that is Richard We will long remember his quiet and reserved, but amiable manner Ov' vWF -J FRANCES CORCORAN Corky , a girl of f ne character and known for her sparkling smile, is enjoyable company at all times. If you want a friend with a cheerful disposition,contactCorky. QE 7' s 1 - 1 E ! X, - . Q Q X. pm , , X . g I W ,A .i J 'A N ff A ' ' 14 GQIQMA 2 w h xx A F: f ..A f v A 1 ,vii X5 . , it V1 . K 5 - La fiwx Qx ' . 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G'f'Ub JOAN CZAJKOWSKI She'san attractive blonde charming and witty addition to being an out standing student, she is a leader in many phasesof schoolactivitiesincluding yearbook editor Joan is the shining star of the senior class www wet JEROME FINN Jerry came to us in our senior year A readysmile and gay disposition imme diatelynade him afavorite class member Success to you in your chosen field of electrical work! er!- mb gf-se-w JUHN GETCH Johnny is an extremely versatile senior because he excels in athletics, scholarship, and extra curricular activities He starred1nbasebalL basket ba1l,footbalLandd amat1cs CATHERINE DUNAY Kit s dramatic ability was well illustrated in our senior play Although she is small in stature, she has a big heart Her pleasantand charming per sonality will gain her much success in the field of nursing an qt K' MARGARET DUCAJI Mag is the gal who as kept us in a gay, happy, mood throughout the day with her naive, but witty remarks She even added humor to our plays -lg. Ybfx N-bar N.. JOSEPH GUTOSKY Joe is one of our witty seniors Thanks to him ourclasses arenever dull He can olten be found in Miss Stout's home room Need you ask why? Y at ' 'Q A L' .Q o . .1 ' If - . In . O I O O O ff Mrfvj- K3 S -.Ji in V, 4 t .Riagg .eq .---Q ff A I L, f . I , ,- f it 1 . 1 s '- ,S . . x . W ,Q . SQg,fg2Q 'lULQTf,Fda t A -ff ,Na f., .' f v -'LC-I , '. :ffl Etfmi f'gF' , ' V? gg' ' n , ' 0 0 O - no . Q l ' 0 . O 3' CATHERINE DZANKO This attractive brunette possesses the ambition and intelligence that make a scholar She has added pleasure to our plays and musicals Catherine de serves much credit for being a good debator 'Nr Y.-1 GENEVIEVE GRODZICKI Noted forher mischievous ness Gene displays a keen andcheerfulsense ofhumor Her classroom antics have made her a favorite among us all 5-'w. -'QV' ELEANOR FULTON Eleanor is the petite brunette with a great talent for drawing Her bright outlook on life and her subtle wit have enhanced many friendly gatherings 'fi JOAN HENICHECK Her contagious laughter, makes it hard for anyone to resist Joan's charms She is very active in the commercial department of our school, and is known as a loyal band member Q ANNA GABRYSH A sincere friend and adept basketball player 1sAnn1e Herparticipation inthe musical productions of' the school ms mlightened them considerably addition sheis a skillful msjorette Qllv REGINA KOTCHAN Jean is the pretty young miss with the lovely blue eyes and enticing smile She is willing to do a favor whenever asked, and will long live in memories as one of friendly girls in class. our the our 1-49' 2 X 5. I ' I ' an . - . In S' 2 f ' x- A V-, ,V Vtthg. V '31 Sf' 'rsv' JOHN KEM ERER known as an outstanding com ercial student and a talented actor Success in life is assured by his ambition, intelligence, and consclentiousness -Z.. -an fl!!- ANTOINETTE MAKOWSKI This tall, well groomed girl always has time to stop and spread some good cheer Anto1nette's motto iq HI! you can'tsay some- thing n1ce,don't say any- thing at alln. LORRAINE KOZICKI programs have been made enjoyable by Lorra1ne's sweet, melodious voice The musical programs 1 which she has been outstanding participant will serve as her Hstair way to the stars pl '-z .-Y' JOSEPH KOZNETSKI versatile athletes since he excels in baseball and basketball His lust for humor has brightened many a class 1430! Q .122 FRANK KWIATKOWSKI Frankis the out doortype He's a man's man in every wayybut don't letthat de ceive you, for he has an extensive collection of snap shots in his wallet. va E' HELEN MORRIS Helen,the attractive cap tain of our cheerleaders, is well known for her sparkling smilea d cheer ful disposition. Good luckin all you undertake, Helen. ' ' Q A ' ' x y . N O .Q X Q h xx X ! s This good-looking lad is lany assembly and radio Joe is one of our more D gl O an 0 N - X A- -AO 13.5 , - 1 y dh. - I . 1 xx X MMWH' JOAN PARRISB Jeanie, a tall, blonde beauty is a friend to one and all She is sincerely interested in all school activities and is willing to co operate whenever asked YI!! Agp 'frz RUSSELL MOSIER Russ is probably the best horsemen in the school. Not the kind to be pushed around, he has been a rugged footballer ever sinceentering highschool. 415 illi -if if FRANCIS LAVENBURG Franny is an easy going guy with a big smile He doesn't have much to say, but we'll all miss his friendly manner 'RS' -ev 'Y Nw! LORETTA ROMANOWSKI Smileg laughter,but never tears, characterize our uHoneyu. She is well- llked by all her class- mates and is definitely an asset to our class. 9? up S' Qin' MARY ANN RADER Jolly and friendly des crlbe our Mary Ann Her co operative attitude and desire to get ahead will gain success for her in years to come She has been a valuable asset to the Rocket staff 'ffl va CT GEORGE PASKAITIS nSkeeters'n main interest is in the hills. Although hels an enthusiastic hun- ter and fisherman, he finds time to attend nearly all of our dances. vele A A g we N ev. tzr- ' , i . w,4 A V 1 . A A A ur W-c 'XXX X J . x .. X is If ll - - O ll ll fi I A C a tear . g an 'f-', 2 pts f-vs V T-uw FRANCIS PELhCH Pampy , known throughou the schoolfbr his ability in trumpet playing, has one great ambition which is to enter the Naval Academy of Music We know the world will baskin the sunshine of his music ,I ff' LORENE SHUMAN Because of her talkative an affablennnner 'Mitzie is welcome in any group The two things she enjoys most in life are eating and skating ' -1 7 Y' 1 su MARCELLA SCHILLER Marcy has to become a addition to being a good student, she has achieved honors in dramatics and music Her interest in our school newspaper has helpedto makeit asuccess greatdesire nurse I 55, 9: iS? WILLIAM PLANEY B111possessesgreatebility on the basketball court and in the science labor atory His wit and humor have contributed much to ourclassesand hispleasant manner make him acheerful companion. THOMAS PHILLIPS An excellent athlete and a convincing actor, Tom has been outstanding on both the gridiron and the stage We hope he doesas well in the yearsto come. eg,-15 may GERALDINE STEFANOVICH Herabilityinthecommercial department of our school has won her the coveted positionof theprincipal's secretary Gerry ' slfumor andsincerityhaveattracted many friends to her. . XT 9. ' -0' ' jj Axi,' Y L Q vimudwwy' I s A , I s , ! ' t a . n 'M I M 5 ...i .x 9 Vx' 2 . Q, . ' 1 , ' t K' f ' 4' x r I x -I b l I vQA I E 'Q argl I d I DOROTHY TUPOLLSKI Dolly' is welcome in any circle of friends She is knownfbr being sincereand co operative Her ability inthecommercialdepartment provesthat sheis azealous worker QU' ,fr STANLEY STANICK Cookie , as he is kno to his fr1ends,1s an out standing football player His quick thinking and expert playing have added many thrilling moments to our games JOSEPH SWEENEY Pokey , as his friends call him, is the tall, husky senior with the pleasantpersonality This ragged boy was an active memberofthe footballteam 3 JANICE WILLIAMS Although she takes partin many activities, she is very activeln the com er cial department of the high school It is pleasure to watch Janice trip the light fantastic in her expert fashion at our dances JOAN WALTERS Joanie is the girl with the lilting laughter and lovely tresses She has been activein the musical productions of the high school, and sheis a loyal band member '75 WILBERT WARKE In spite of his quiet and reserved manner, Buddy has ained famefor himself and his school with his sccuratebaseballpitching Among his admirable Qual itiesare promptness,neat ness, and dependability 0- X l 47 ,za sd' 0 , lx uf' ,ff f . E t if ' QLTKK ll I ll ll wn :Sf l ' -'H ll I ' L' A 5 Y X N N ll ll ' 0 o a o 435 w-1 .'5,' 'Hepa ALFRED YANOVICH Alfy is one of the few boys in our class who have already chosen vocation Any time you want to find him justlook for the nearest machine shop S53 MARTHA WOJEWODSKI This is the girl with a happy go lucky attitude and a love of fun Rarely is she seen without a smile on her lips or a twinkle in her eye 9: 1- STANLEY ZUKOWSKI Stanley was a great asset to the varsity football team He is well liked by allin spiteo hisreserved manner CHESTER DOMANSKI nChet is a fine football player and a fine friend He is the kind of person EDWARD AUGUSTYNIAK Eddieis the agilefootball player with a pleasing disposition. His smile andjovlalityarerecognized everywhere. who is welcome anywhere Whenasked about his plans for the future, he says, 'That all depends Ibn .1 Jian f e 1 N hh! D f R 3 -':221f' -R N e H , j x 8 - - Q 0 ' J v ll: I H 1 , , fy O FC' - ff-IISTORY It was on a bright, sunny September morning in nineteen hundred and forty seven that we were first introduced to the halls of Ashley High School as Freshmen We had only one session of school each day because a new home economics room and other improvements were being added to the building Mr Greb Lasky helped us form a club as a means of learning parliamentary procedure But the big aim of our Class Party to be held in June, 19 8 The party naturally Our Sophomore year was like a pause to catch accustomed to the ways and whys of Ashley High club was a Freshmen was a huge success, our breath We were The Seniors still looked down upon us since we were underclassmen, but some day our chance would come As Juniors, we elected John Kemmereres president, Stanley Stanick as vice president, and Marjorie Balutis as secretary treasurer Then came the mad rush for subscriptionsin our magazine campaign as a means of financing the annual Junior Senior Prom The 'Sadie Hawkins' Day dance, the 'Valentine Dance and our other dances for the Prom Then we officerswere helped to augment our fund Starlandn was a gigantic success became Seniors, unbelievable as it may seem! Our class Millard Berryman, president, Lorraine Kozickl, secretary, and Joan Walters, treasurer We began the production of our yearbook and inaugurated many new ideas We also renewed the publication of our school newspaper Then we received our rings and wore them with a great feeling of pride we started practicing for Commencement and Class Day Our name cards and announcements arrived Class Day came and went, and graduation stood before . With diploma in hand, we waved a fond farewell to Ashley High as we made room for the next Senior Class. Liifigiv 1 U! Q 1 . V 4 ..f H ii-ni, X, -1-,, --4 -1 , , 5 A., --t-4 -, ,S - lf:-. ,....,,,.s-. ,. X, 5 n ,,-f' QN :RY-Sm QW 3 EEEL A -TN - -2:2 CL I il mg- ,, I- x A C lt . The big night finally arrived, and everyone began nprettying upn us . F Ja X GE Q M 'fig Q X 1. 0 X Q W5 4 SSW' 5 as TLASS VVILLN5 X' We, the class of nineteen hundred fifty one of Ashley High School, in the town of Ashley, State of Pennsylvania, United States of America as a last token of respect and appreciation of our Alma later, d solemnly bequeath by this written testimonial To our Principal, lr Breznay, an aspirin tablet to cure the headaches we caused To our To our whatever he To the of copying office replace against he our the our the the our teachers, the thu b tacks we used to place on their chalra dramatics director, lr Jakubczyk, a gun with which to do sees fit incoming classeg our paper wads, pea shooters, and methods next senior class, our well worn seats in the Pr1nc1pa1's coach, lr Jablonskl, polish to shine our trophies underclassmen, our bubble gum and taffy music director, Irs Eddy, a new set of music books to ones we mutilated during assemblies truant officer, a blood hound yearbook adviser, Ir lest, a soft wall to bang his heed In witness whereof we affix our hand and seal on the sixth day of June, One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One 'Q The Seniors of '51 Q9 21 o To t - To e e To our cheerleaders, new lungs. 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To e Ji a n i i G 'Tw1nkle, twinkle, little STAR, How I wonder where you are 4 G Ah, yes, I'm glad that I'm a star andcan see everything that only tour wink in the sky, but we of the universe and see There is Margie Balutis After having been married by happens in this universe Many people think we stars watch, too Come with me on a some interesting scenes and her husband Qharlie Drazba the Reverend Richard Benninger, they traveled to Mars for their honeymoon in a rocket ship driven by Richard Duda And down there near Venus, Martha Wo1ewodski, space policewoman, is trying to control the crowds surging into Stardust Hall owned by Regina Kotchan I'll wager everyone wantsto hear Lorraine Koz1ck1's sfnging and Francis Pe1ech's trumpet playing Sh h, this is the quiet zone of space surrounding our great hospital Some of the nurses you might know are Theresa Basher, Maggaret Ducajl, Catherine Dunay, Joan Cza owski, Marcy chiller, Mary Ann Rader, and Lorene Shuman John Getch is chief surgeon, and Millard Berryg is head pharmacist with Catherine Dzanko as an assistant Incidentally, Joe Koznetski is a patient in the observation ward He's looking over some cute nurses Let's stop to eat in this restaurant Estelle Brown ownsit and Joe Sweeney is the chef,so the food must be good I see Joe Gutosgy is treating Frances Corcoran to dinner Joan Henicheck is a mighty efficient waitress, 1sn't she? See the barber shop reclining upon that cloud? It's owned and operated by Chet Domanski and Jack Evans Those Morris Mighty interesting, eh? We better stop at this rocket station and getsome fuel And Breznicki and Jerry Finn are co owners and doing quite wel Joan If you want a coke, just ring for curb service and Walters will accommodate you Now, we're going to see the universal circus where eorge Paskaitis is M C Frank Kwiatkowski has a supena wild animal act Most of those animals were captured by Al Yanovich Russ Mosier does a bronc riding act, and Fran venburgrs Daredevil Space Cars do a bang up job on the race track Did you know that Janice Williams, Dorothy Topoleski, and Gerry Stefanovich own a beauty salon? There itls nestled between Loretta Romanowsk1's Heck Shop and Bill Planey's Laboratory John Kemmerer is presidentof the Neptune National Bank His confidential secretary is Eleanor Fulton with Gene Grodpicki, Anna Gabrysh, and Jeanette Drazba as assistants Over the Milky Way lies Universe University, our last stop Nancy Cole is the professor of English and Stan y Stanick teaches psychology Thomas Phillips and Stan y gl wski are the football coaches, and Wilbert Warke coaches baseball G 4 4 4 G Now that we know where you are, uTwinkle, twinkle, e H 4 N 4 4 G 4 4 ' .... 4 4 N ---. -- --- ---- an manicurists are Joan Parrish, Antoinette Makowski, and Helen G ----- . . --- ---.-- TE ' - -' e 19 . le Z o ---- --- littl STAR. Left to right Mr Breznay, Miss Cole, Mr Burnside, Mrs Simmons NANCY COLE N ONG SO OF AREA TO OFFER WORK 'PENNSYLVANIA PROVING GROUND OF DEMOCRACY'n Nancy Cole, Ashley High School senior, was awarded S100 by Pennsylvania Retailers' Association yesterday, for writing an essay on 'Pennsylvania, The roving Ground of Democracy The contest was sponsored by the retailers' association and was open to private, parochial and public school seniors of the State Miss Cole was one of three ersons to receive the 3100 awards The top prize was Sl,OOO, second prize, SOO and third prize, S200 Nine other seniors were recipients of SSO Early in October the seniors entered the contest when they submitted factual essays on Pennsylvania Miss Cole received the highest mark of her class and attended the dinner with approximately SO other seniors from high schools of the area These seniors were eligible for the contest and submitted their essays to the retailers' association at Harrisburg CATHERINE DZANKO CAPTURES LEGION PRIZE Catherine Dzanko, a senior at Ashley High school and daughterof Mr and Mrs Michael Dzanko, 21 Manhattan Street, Ashley, won the District 12, sv American Legion, oratorical finals at Kingston High School division,defeated four other contestants fromother partsof District l2,wh1ch embraces Luzerne County She was presented the District 12 Americanism trophy by Attorney Herman B Shepard, district commander Louis J Greco served as Americanism chairman of District 12 Unsuccessfulcontestants were Gordon Roberts, Plains, Agnes Charney, West Wyoming, Mary J Pallagher, Hanover Township, and Nancy Mittle an, Kingston Judges were Rabbi Carl Manello, Prof Joseph McCarthy of the Education and English department of King's College, and Prof Albert Croh S X 6 II H AM I P .ll gas . . , A O - Miss Dzanko, who represented the southeastern O 1. -A , ,N Ax' , -'m -L,. ,Y T YT Presented Wednesday Evening, November 8 1950 Left to right, seated R Benninger, C Dzanko, K Schiller, J Getch, E Fulton, N Cole, T Phillips, J Czajkowski Standing J Kem erer, C Dunay, M Ducaji CAST OF CHARACTERS Smedley Barkley, a typical businessman Richard Benninger Jessie Barkley, his devoted wife Catherine Dzanko Jennifer Barkley, their oldest daughter Wendy Barkley, their youngest daughter Bella, maid at the Bark1ey's Mrs Ellie McDonald, a close friend of Jess1e's Clad McDonald, Ellie's seventeen year old son Cuddles Conley, who is so helpless Milly Barkley, Smed1ey's spinster sister Gordon Spoor, a young chemist Jerome Wittie, who arrives unexpectedly Catherine Dunay Eleanor Fulton Joan Czajkowski Marcy Schiller John Getch Nancy Cole Margaret Ducaji John Kemmerer Thomas Phillips 1 F5 X Joan Czajkowski Editor in Chief 55 5 l'Q 'S ...-.LI 1 Li...-. Abu 1- Sitting, left to right D Topoleski, J Parrish, J Czaikowski, N Cole, E Fulton, Mr West, adviser Standing C Dunay, J Williams, R Benninger, J Getch, S Stanick, M A Rader, J Walters Publishing of the ROCKET of 1951 proved to be an exciti , and challenging adventure For the first time we undertook a distinctive theme The selection of a 'Trip Through The Universe by the staff was in keeping with the name of our book We can only hope that it meets with approval of our classmates While the compiling of the data, and the assembling of the material was at times both trying and exhausting, the solving of the many problems involved often gave us a great feeling of satisfaction The material used was discussed by nearly all of our staff, and the rejection or inclusion of certain parts evoked disagreements However, as we reconsidered our opinions and fitted our thinking into the group we cameto realize that our differences madeus stronger With all our difficulties, we spent many enjoyable hours Only ttme will judge whether or not our efforts were successful qv! l X 2 ! Nancy Cole Eleanor Fulton Joan Parrish John Getch Richard Benninger Catherine Dunay Dorothy Topoleskl Janice Williams Joan Walters Stanley Stanick Managing Editor Secretary Business Manager Ass't Business Manager Sports Editor LJ X Photographic Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Secretary Secretary Ass't Photographic Editor 'Gvidaknl A' J- . I . ll lui. W .- - Q nl, 'fl ..... 22' 11:1 r I - ..::: ..::z:::::: ' f - m'mR???T:::. . '. -'T' ' ... ................ .. X f ....... . P , 46 - CUP SATELLITES WN 3 Q5 gm 1 .' 515 'Q -Y L ' f' 0 f .F Q 4?w - O ' ' . V iO -. '- IQ, W A - x. ZJWQSQQQN Q f.'1 Q1 , , P '.ol Q . ' A' 4 M f 1 ' Q ,125 f lx A 1,' ',. ., ,- A s faq' ' - ' ' '. x . . ....,' and Q , IQ' ... .D 'Q . Qo. M I, S - 5 . X 1 V. .h www! :sl 7' :X i kf 5 I I k i -K 'TCW Q f N00 9 GK rg,-, my N 00 MISS KANE'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row R Hayduk,A Kopicki, B Balut1s,S Davis, G Cipolla, Biggs D Brown, T Bishop, M Kerestes Second row P Chmll, P Claus, GrahanyT Gal1ca,N F1alkowsk1,D Bram B De1trick,L Charnoski, M Kalinski, Domanskl Third row N Antolik,J Dankog J McCann, J Gorski, J Alezeczyk, Bartkowsky, L Grady, R Kerrigan Absent B Baiamonte, R Clark, R Dudick HH MR WhST'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row I Paskaitis, J Zelinka, A Moyer, M Templeton, C Pruce, E Sedorovich, M Sabol, H Lewanowicz, M Misko, R Wilchek Second row F Zukowski, B Kusakavitcb, H Rudginski, I Piasecki, W Shafer, R Mak avensky, I Penkrot, R Prestas, J Wilchek Third row D Williams, H Werke, H West, L Koznetski, N Williams, H Mage, J Phillips, W Rowles, T Kozicki Absent T Maginsky, I Seramek M,,,H,,. H 46 ' 1 as f ,-t J N x uf Q T as , gl 'v - , u I Q, .O ' ' ' - ' Y V Q - WW ' . . -- ' - I t I I 1 I Q . 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Left to rignt Helen Rudginski, vice president, William Shafer, president, Joan Zelinka, secretary The Junior Class had a very successful magazine subscription campaign in order to raise funds to finance the annual Junior Senior Prom This is the first Junior Class ever to receive a plaque from the Curtis Publishing Company for outstanding achievements in salesmanship The Prom fund was further augmented by proceeds resulting from the Sadie Hawkins Dance, and the Valentine Dance, two very successful affairs held by the Juniors A iw . e gc .1 f f A I 'faux 7 .33 in ms 4 I Et 14,j3 ' v n Q. ip L ,Q 'Li s -1 n , :: .' r , 1 bi., . J 'F 1- E JA' mx X 1 . -, 3 J 1 f Q. ' kt W ,Qi ,N ' C I V Y w I E y '1 , r 4 I A ASTEROIDS .oi N 46 V 5 X X 1 ww W A XX XXX x X JA O 1 QV N' - ffsopnomoo. ff 5 oo 'Q X j ff f m W i ts., , Q w. -vw .f QVQMX 'W X f . P90 W seg-ru 69. R ,Q 1 eww SSW KX gl V Q ,Q fp 1 i GVGN-fu-K6- '.jg. -.A.- i SOP!-IQMCJREIS MISS HANNIS'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row B Gabrysh, M Krupa,R Bilek, S Hooper,l1ss Hannis F Barcheski, D Kaminski, D Evans, F Dubinski, S Linski, G Grzybek, C Der, ascavage Third row D Coleman, J Gay, C Gommer, R Anthony, J Beecham, D Kanoc Absent W Beecham, J Dunay, B Gavlick MR. RAINOCK'S HOME ROOI Left to right, first row: I. Yanovich, J. Zukowski, G. Orloski, J. Rowles, F. Nadwodney, M. Novak, J. Zelinski, S. Werke, V. O'Conne11, R. Nahadll. Second row: D. Williams, R. Pucylowski, L. Topoleski, P. Oliver, D. Stankievicz, R. Stark, C. Zakrzewski. Third row: T. Galligan, E. Zalewski, G. Sulger, R. Williams R. Wayda, S. Rovinski. Absent: R. Shupsh1nsky,E. Switzer, P. Politz, O. Williams, F. Guest. . H in lx I Q I Aa I - ' ,' -Q K l A3 A , 1 . - xl : . . . . , V. Lewis, C. Miskiel, F. Kachurick L. Graham, A. Antolik. Second row: D. Carlin - R 1 5:6 - , 'i, .. E 1 L: Z l 1 W A 1 5 Sophomore Class Offlcers NJ 'QI-U Left to right S Rovinski, vice president, D Kaminski, president, J Rovles, secretary, R Bilek, treasurer The Sophomore Class is a group of students who are willing to co operate in any school activity Their splendid scholarship and conduct will be an example for the next Sophomore classes to follow. Senlor Class Poem The stars are going fast away From our constellation, They have finally reached the day Of their graduation This universe has taught them well, Their light is shining bright They have heard their final bell They leave on this June night It took them long to win their raceg The nights sometimes seemed long. But now that they're in outer space, We pray their light shines strong. Richard Benninger - Class Colors Class Flower Red and White Red and White Carnations Class lotto He Conquers Who Conquers Himself O X f ---.....- , E , f G A I i 1 ,'A 5 as 5 V' 'Y 139 5 a , X, s F x Q? , 5 I y ,ff -lr. P' v -.. : . - - , - , . . . I I . l O 3 O FREISHMEIN I Wi I im--onine., i MR JABLONSKI'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row M Mcbinnis, M Evanchyk, M Karbosky, J Pranskevich, J Wozniak, J Trudnak, M A Partilla, E Zardecki, D McDermott, A Drazba Second row M A Geskey, J Kusakavitch, J Chismer, G Pisaneski, L Stock, J Burke, A Gomh F Domanski, L Zakreski Third row W Gendall, J Kachurick, J Marek, L Penkrot, A Yermal. A WIND: A Yrs IQ KQ- ISSJ asf' MR PLESKO'S HOME ROOM Yeft to right, first row J Fritz, E Bristol, B Templeton, R Whitmire, N Morris, E Zukowski, E Rowles, P Chirko, M Mysick, M West, B Pugh Second row B Mastroff, B Derascavage,R Brown, E Klosg E Ginley, B Blaine, S Phillips, D Deltrick, I Koneski, J Yotsko Third row S Koznetski, W Biggs, D Yancheck, H Pezzner, J Berkant C Gocham, E Tunila, P Makowski, F Pickett, A Czajkowski N..- df J x -h xx, .5 - - . I - -11 ei, B fi ' L , It .jg A NA. .YQ XJ ' ,B B . ?n, 31-if 'j J? I . swW'+ A ? ' ' Tff:TD '-alllli 4 1 f Q - . ,Z , I - '7 7'i..Mr ' tw A t a 1 1' 7 f J. u111er. Absent! B. w1111amS, B. Bishop, B. Collottgr, J. Ducnck: L. Geskey, - 1 r-5 f 2 'z N 'm V.- -M . . 'A Bwx 1 I 7 ' ,Az Ba F. : ,,. - r g - B V . ' . at , 1 R -, , A Q Y 4 ., , . G f , - -- w ' 4 as-. X- X 7 , .fxrvf 5 I ,f ' S. . . 7. 'yy' M K. ! ! , I B Sf V MQ 4 l -EIGI-llwl-1 IEREJADE 4 KMWIK Illlw gn fin, :Wg 'IIP MR MURPHY'S FOME ROOM Left to right first row L Wroblewski, G Yanchek, F Snyder, A Souder, M Sapatasky, A Welnoski, R M Norkunas, A Schiller, C Bowman, C Smith S Paryg R Stank1ewicz,W Williams Absent H Rowles, G Soko1skL G Williams, S Rudginski, D Trachtenburg 1 WW Ifllliklui IH' MHS O'NEILL'S HOME ROOM Left to Tight, first row F Drazba, A Dunay, S Gedrocz, F Henicheck, Pisaneschi, P Neholchick T Chesnulevich, M Grey, J Kanoc, J Partilla, Peleck Second row J Gorski, F Evans, E Krupa, L Price, A Chopasko, . Aleszczyk, J. Gendall, L. Plenski. Absent: B. Domanski, S. Mendelssohn, , V me 5 1 A i ' V W , YT! H Of I I Q . ' l ,. WV.. W ,fx x I f . l . . O' calf-- J ll , : o l U ' second row: J. Souder, R. Waiizer, A. Waydo, N. Sabol, J. Slabinskin J- SHPBR, 3 1 an ' .1 -1 .J 4 - .- ' X .. '1 A- W 5 V QI . ' ' g . ' 1 ., ,' ,' 1 J J. Nagle, J. Pucylowski, S. Collotty, L. J. Oliver. 2 l-ilillllgw A D E Q as MISS O'CONNELL'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row R Gorham, B Dohl, N Morris, B Bunjo, B Kozup, R Feinstein, B Kneidinger, S Gommer, A Chopak, L Domanski, P Cole Second row W Bilek D Moyer, M Fiitz, L Gavlick, C Claus, R Kwiatkowski, R Allardyce, J Grysbeck, R Burke, H Cole Absent T Campbell, R Claus, T Fritz, R Hess, T Linski, J Karbanowski fi 5 'vp- xx! MR GEDROCZ'S HOME ROOM Left to right, first row J Phillips, R Williams, B Stankiewicz, S Orloski, P Swietzer, M Zelinski, D Williams, E Powell, A Nartowicz, H Pohutsky Second row S Koslowski, D Visnefski, L Wilchek, J Nicholas, J Woznicki, B Radicki, S Zapotak, R Yermal, B Reese, B 'endt Third row R Williams, W Swank, E Okuniewski Absent N Olkowski, W Orloski, E Mahosky, G Platko v f 3 I A, li 4 W J I 1 - , , A I IE ,. w .j,,' r A X , i ' I Q Q Ag , , ' 0 Q o o 0 Q : ' I 0 I o Q . 0 . Q 4 1 I Q , 0 n 1 o 5 , ,C W , wifi X - V ff? X 't ' , , v ,s W f, V ,1 l' bt J V I n . ' ' , Q -. ' -V 2. 1 f VV Q iv, , , l l , iyrsf g v 4 V N K Q I 0 O O I I . I Q 0 . o 0 f u . . . . V. U . 2 Q 4 a o I A. Q o A 0 o OLYMPICS 4. ,J fmx HAR I ll ' Hn W1 Tl-IE SKIES O . . I I' ' , 1 K n - . X . f .- . ' o ' , 1 ' ' 0 L F 0 ' L . K 5, V . . ' -4 . 1 1 . K ' X ' K ' , . 1 .Q I 1 I N 0 x A Q X - I 1 . 1 1 , I , I o . , . 1 . Y ' 9 l X- , I 0 A L I I , 5 1 ' . . - . 5 , , , - Q - . I 4 I M ' - + 1, ,N . Y l I .Y A l. . X ' - , - ' F1 I , . ' ' ' ' ' , ' o . ' I ' ' , , . r x 1 A. , ' . , '. 0 . 1 V . , ,N ' .' ' 1 ' . ' is - 1 3 1 1 ' ' , , . . . K I Y I ' 1 ' 1 . ,,, : . 1 , C ' . X I 1 I V 1 ' l ' x K W A ' ' X 1: 9 1 . . , ' ' ' 0 ' 0 . X X 1 ' - n X . . X 1 I . X . 1 I U 1 k . , . 1 'I I I x ' 1 ' 1 I 1 . , h . , , , - . x ' , ' 1 o I - ' - X . x 1 1 X . ' 4 d - . - - . X - ' 1 A A l V 1 N x' 1 I A , ' x 3 ' 1 . -. ' ' In u, ' - k . 1 K I I 1 1 ' . N ' s . - Q . I . X K K -. I K - X I 1 - af ' 1 ' , ' I .- 1 . 1 . . . 7 ' .1 1 .- ' . ' 1 I 1 ' I ... - 1 ' - 1 ' , ' ' I, n u ' . - , 0 , l A . 1 ' 1 - r ' ' ' - Q A - ,O, , . v . , , K ' O '- 1 ' l ' X 1 U . . ' , ' ' - , X x V 0 - . CHEERLEADERS A WH T , I ' ' . Q K Y ' . I 1f!:',-gif J, 1 ' I 1 W A .- . Q U ,, K , . 1 5 5 . A . In - - ... , 2 ', , 'JT 'uf a 'itll 7V 75 , ' ., M H ' :..1 . R l K V Xh . X s . Nw .f Left to right H Morris, captain, H Rudginski, V O'Connell, A Kopicki G Stefanovich, M Fialkowski A familiar sight at all our athletic contests was this group of classy cheerleaders Reknown throughout Wyoming Valley for their skillfully executed drills, variety of yells, and charming appearance, they were a credit to our teams and school TRDPHIES ,, M5 I., ul Ji fear fuss Q Vic,-3 I I . 0 , 0 at px VNS' N A wif: l up -' W ' E SI! 5 if 'ki L. L. o Q 1 .. .,.?f 7 1 I., f 1 Q jf , af 5 EY l 5' si a , , JL ' V---f: ' ah l A331 y Q 4, Ll. 2 'OONLNNOO r-I ville ickson Cit loomsburg hr-4 S-er-4 -XP: r'4 l'U XOf'N!Nr-IWNONO f X WX P-b:b.P-.tab-rn oo vo I-4f-1.-4.-4.-4.-4.-4 .CI.C1.C.G.C2.CI.r1 110 UIUJ 442444441 --I I-I gif X G Pa v-'I X 1. Asp, C-14-7 5-ir-1 S4 43 on Carlin lger, 5 Su s G illiam O W Pezzner Penkrot I Yanchek D POW Third anager HQ ..l..l Wd X 'S F a 0 Hanover s e W1 es-Ba e . S o ersvi e 3 E wards s e 1 St. John's D Y B 2 1 W N A A Qhhf eft to r1ght,flrst row: S. Stanick, R. Mosier,J. Getch,A. Souden captain' E. August ni Ig., f . Phillips, S. Zukowski. Second row: Mr. Jablonski, coachg F. Barcheski B. Mas o X' '- . Evans, D. Stanklewicz, L. Grady, R. Pucylowski, C. Dudlck, Mr. Greb-Leaky facu ' ff I m Q 2 n , .u , Hu , Q I , a o 9 . De . t. cket F Pi rascavage, C fl! 4.4 AA P94 60860 TPHILLIPS COACH JABLONSKI LAPT SOUDER L. GRADY J.5VVEENEY R. NIOSIER J. GETCH al U ,M ' sb - , . K 5.ZUKOW5Kl E. AUGUSTYNIAK S. STANIC FVIVITPIAIJI. . EFIXIEIE .aw Jw! ,Q KBASKE T BAL 4f555S75:'F,' S 'Na in uf, QSKI milf! Left to right, sitting D Stanklewicz, J Koznetski, J Getch, captain, J Gutosky W Planey Standing S Jablonski, coach, J Dankos, H Mago, D Evans, J Gorskl, R Kerrigan, B Domanski, manager Ashley High School's basketball team had a very successful 1950 1951 season Members of the varsity are Dan Stankiewicz, Joe Koznetski, John Getch, Joe Gutosky, and Bill Planey All are seniors except Stankiewicz Ashley finished second in the North League, and went into the Class B P I A A play offs since Swoyersville, the top team in the league, entered Class A play offs Ashley played McAdoo at Hazleton High School on March 6 for the District 2 championship McAdoo won over Ashley by a ten point margin The basketball scores of the past season were as follows Plains Shickshinny Shickshinny Kingston Larksville Plains Larksville Edwardsville Sugar Notch West Wyoming Swoyersville Wilkes-Barre Pringle Fairview Twp Sugar Notch West Wyoming Swoyersville Wilkes-Barre Pringle Fairview Twp McAdoo Twp. 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P Left to right, first row C Gomer, J Gay, C Derascavag managers Second row D Carlin, J Koznetski, L Kratz, Mr Jablonski, coach, J Pavlick, Politz, W Shafer Third row S Kerestes, J Kerestes H Mago, W Planey, D Stankiewicz, C Domanskl, J Getch, R Skomsky Our Baseball Team is a member of the Northern Division of the Luzerne County League of the P I A Other high P schools with teams in this division are Swoyersville, F' SJ N 5 o I '11 H D +- 5 rn U On '-E H- H N' o m U3 D 'S 'S o +3 5 cn If L- 'U U XX 'X :mem X I' 1, N BILL PLRNEY WJ oAcH JABLONSK' A-3' X Wx. X 5 if L4 ' ' X .-,bv ,, - nina-sv tb . 4 A U - X . .32 DQGGEWDOMANSK4 JOHNNY GETQH .JOE KOZNETSKF fu W 12 My ' V1 V 7' 1 Avi X S was , f xi, kr , A . 1 Y Ft. I ir, I - i -as W -' N-if K 'M' 8 'I ' sigh 'V ' if fi f ' ' ii' . , . F 'A S 'A vw My ' h 2 54. 'J' - A ' NU + fl. x ' X A Q., K 'i Z V Q: Y 'ff B04 L If LX 'LA I 1 fy , .. ' r 5 X A .4 X. I I . I V X - Z X 4 1 cy' ,A . Q X ,- 'H ,, vi V' 1 , ' '. ' , ' h 4 , K p . . 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'- National Honor Society 5 Left to right N Cole, G Cipolla, treasurer, J uetcn, president, Miss Kane, adviser, C Dzanko, vice president, H West, J Czajkowski, secretary The National Honor Society promotes the following qualitiesof the students of high schools throughout the nation An enthusiasm for good scholarship throughout the school An encouragement of a desire for students to render service to the school and in the community A plan for self evaluation of the studentof the potential elements of leadership qualities within him A stimulus to the student to observe and practice those acts of others that develop strength of character An encouragement to the student to continue his learning and his education Student Council nw mn tlmzmmhdur tw w ' 1 C' ,Q lag Left to right, sitting I Berryman, J Walters, C Dzanko, vice president, liss Kane, adviser, N Cole, president, L Graham, secretary treasurer, J Kachurick Standing J Sapek, R Williams, W Shafer, W Orloski, H Mago, J Yatsko, D Kamlnski, S Pelech, M Antolik, R Hess. The Student Council consists of the presidents of the senior, junior, and sophomore classes, and an elected homeroom representative who has attained at least a C average With the aid of liss Kane and with the co operation of the students of the high schoo1,the Council has fulfilled its purpose that of encouraging a better understanding between students and faculty, that of maintaining a loyal and vigorous school spirit, and that of instilling in the students a sense of responsibility for the school and its equipment p 1 Q ,, .4 kj T' 4 '1 1 ,X 2 ,A 1. . 2. 3. - ' 14. ' s. ' ....... in Q Y 1 fd R Q' , J if ' A V' NWS 4 sw M r p p r fm V I 5 .sr VN V -4 I4 X h' iw , lrpvlgflfq. .. .. .. .. fr.,-M Q 3. ,,. .LQ 'N 7-O 4 r-I Oo-I r-1 OU n-1 1-I w-1 .CI rn '41 1-1 CJ E-0 NEI! v-'IFA A 0.34 O 14 P U43 014 D0 Do QCD ca A 'rl AW -ACI .-G-ri mv-I OG HM Q, 0 O Cl A Cya-4 D4 o 7-4 0 1-41 -4 'U 0 D-:D OZ no 1-I OO PSU 0 n-1454 cb F-4 III .M --I I-e .C o 'T A 0 .C -rl ll! '1 A Ov-III .M Q s-'I A rl G r-4 0 N :mn od P1 1-I .24 -1 24 Ee -.of hs. Q.-4 O 43 rn D3 A 4-7 r-C S4 ,Cl .1 Gi KD vi I bd V1 6 0 f-4 O O Q AA O14 .N -QQ.. r-4-A 0.31 Av-1 001 .19-4 0 NA O-ri 54.54 A Q40 .34 N OA A r-I r-I 9-1 n r-4 +31-Cl-4 emma O 01010112022 STELLAR BAND MEMBERS 'rnw Dorothy Topoleski Genevieve Grodzicki A Joan Walters Mrs Eddy Joan Henicheck Janice Williams Francis Pelech lillard Berryman John Evans Hakowskl 'Catherine Dzanko Theresa Bssher nna Gabrysh 9 Nile- 1 Nancy Cole Marcella Schiller 5 i A Xl f ' Q r T' x M I ' n 4 L, H I f -L.. X 1 fr I ' rg 'A Y In .Q .' if e e A ' , ' ' , .A XX ,1 V 'I X A ' ' - ' I I ' ,ff . 6' Y 5 X Q f I If i l A X X LL!! A , , - Y fi-IQUXX m kyissl EQ 5-nfQ4:Qe e, r ' 5 A' A43 .LK -Q, n, 'f Q 5 Eszj P 5 iiw ' Em if , Lf: 'X Hg Ei fi Qg ., injgj Q K ,Y 3 ,, M JUHETTE5 Left to right, first row T Galica, L Zakrewskl, A Schiller, S Werke, A Gabrysh, A Moyer, J Williams, M Kalinski, F Henicheck, B Deitrick, B Derescavage Kneeling C Pruce, head majorette N ..1.4 lL 1-. Q t Left to right L Kozicki, J Walters, I Pisecki, M Krupa, I Wojewodski, A Moyer, S Davis, B Deitrick To the octet we owe many thanks xor the enjoyable hours with which they provided us during our assembly programs Their close harmony is achieved by hours of diligent practice with their musical director, Mrs Eddy QE HQQLQL if ,AL ,L-,Al V4 ng A A , y 1 1 mdifhf- vm. NU! 348 . 5.-xx.. c: ,Mai 3 I 5 f 4 Q n f, 1 'Y C3 Q Q Q jg:-.ne .a 0,Clw-MD CU!-il UU! CSG-:MM Bl Qvllhiq Q no bi UO O Q01-if-IP! if-lm V4 Q -ia. Q-I 0 ammo 43 P9304 0 a-no oi n-ec: vi 4-In-Il IQ all O A 0 Q-4 008100 OI El OFQQQ o G un 345'-a S0034 QI! H00 OBP! 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THESPIAN g:,,l.ueM new-ff WY Schiller, C Dzanko, president, M Ducaji, secretary treasurer N Cole, Rader, T Phillips Second row J Czajkowski, vice pres1dent,M Fialkowski, Paskaitis, G Stefanovich, R Hayduk, M Templeton, J Pranskevich, E Kloss, Zardecki, R M Brown, L Zakrewski, M West Third row Mr Jakubczyk, Getch, T Galica, C Dunay, M Kalinski, M Graham, E Fulton, J Kemmerer, Biamonte The preparation of a play is training in worthy citizenship and leadership that recognizes the worth of the contribution of each individual in the group and interdependence of each upon all Thus dramatic arts renders service to the greatest of all arts the art of living Margaret Ducaji Millard Berryman Francis Pelech Nancy Cole Marjorie Balatis Lorraine Kozicki Jeanette Drazba Charles Drazba 1, Dorothy Topoleski I John Getch 74 Catherine Dunay . Joan Walters . Joan Czajkowski . Joan Parrish . Dick Benninger . Marcella Schiller . Martha Wojewodzki . Lorene Shuman . Stanley Zukowski ,,4' . Catherine Dzanko . Geraldine Stefanovich . George Paskaitis . Theresa Bashar 2 . Mary Ann Rader - - ' . gf' h- , - , A , g s ,, ,S ff ' f C .2 4 A 0 .-. Q L' -fu ,- ' I 1 . v , 5 .?' A 2 V 1'I' 'TK Left to right, first row: R. Kerrigan, R. Benninger, J. Parrish, A. Moyer, Me o ' e ' I u My e I : e ' ' s I. . . . . . C. . . . . . : . J. . . . . . . B. . ' 1. 2. sl - 6. 1. Q 8. 'V 13' . 11: A 12 1 l 15 16 IE l , GC 19 Q 20 xxx 21 22 2 'IF f 'rx 'lr-at W! 1'Y F x 3-1-1 LIBRARY CLUB Left to right J Chismer, A Gendall, M Evanchyk, S Phillips, Miss Walsh, adviser, I Koneski, M Cesky, J Fritz, C Domanski Pupils interested in library work ar aught the various skills which help them to be of assistance to the school an their Fellow students They also h elp with circulation of books, type lists and cards, shelve repairs, and stamp books fi 4' 'ffnfs 00 CAMERA CLUB Left toright,f1rst ron P Llaus,M M1sko,H Lewanow1cz,R Bilek,Mr O'Connel1, adviser, B Balutis, president, I Serameck, L Graham, A Antolik Second row D Kanoc,T Bishop,E Sedorovich,C Pruce, M Sabol,R Prestas, B Kusakavitch, T Kozicki Third row J Gay, H West, secretary treasurer, J Koznetski, E Augustyniak, R Duda,H Mago, L Topoleski, F Pelech, C Gommer, C Drazba The members of this club are learning the correct way to take and develop pictures 9 tv 5' X - ' . 9 x , , ' 2 m A MM A y N, A h t , V . . . . . - . . . . . . if 3 I K- U . s K .L a C v X i , -- W -L yy X-'f . - e ' 'Q F I 1 sl '31 'si' '- , J . .h 129' , Q 't Q ' . 'A' 4 J fy ' fs ' ' ' W v , -, ' ' L-MA 'A 4. D h A ' - r . . Q , , V . ' X 1 - - A 1 S - - C M A 1, . X34 -L ' Q 1 . fl , A4 M' . I f L. 7' 3 . P 1 ,Q A . 4 -. U 4 I 'i Tl- Y . V f f 1 t f 'd,..3 , ' , 'I - ' . - Q u ' . ' . . . . 2 O C I U l l O . . : . . ' - ' . . . . . . 1 0 - O Oral Speech Club limi!! 5140 ?1- Left to right, first row N Cole, R Kotchan, C Dzanko, Miss Hughes, adviser, I Schiller, I Ducaji, L Romanowski Second row J Czajkowski, J Williams, D Topolesky, T Basher, G Grodzickl, C Dunay The chief aim of the Oral Speech Club is to train the voices for effective expressions at all times During club period, each member has the opportunity to study facts pertinent to good speech and to practice exercises that lay a firm foundation for clear and distinct enunciations Because the specific objectives of the club are to speakin a pleasing tone of voice,it is especially helpful for those who wish to participate in those extra curricular activities that require good oral speech Science lub Left to right first row J McCann, F Dubinski, S Linski, B Werke F Zukovski, M Bartkowsky J Wilchek, J Phillips, Mr Rainock, adviser Second row B Blaine, D Yanchek, G Grzybek, R Weyda, C Derascavage, G Sulger, E Zalewski, R Anthony, L Grady, J Dankos, W Biggs The members of the Science Club are given the opportunities to participate in various activities that encourages them to possess such qualities as self confidence, initiative, resourcefulness, self expression, and good fellowship ,L.,....-...... A Z , it ' .. I I A .5 - - ' ' ' .Qi A' - e e ff as as-as f ' rf . ' fx -1 ,Ag - ,. , - v Ne ' . - 0 C 1. , L Q j I 1 L 'ax 'N 1. 1 . 0 . Q n e e e e n I e u U U O Q . O e I I n ' ff' ' I 3 i - ,. , .4 .: A '- 4 r . 5 ' L V ' I ' J' in 7 ' , , 'Q , q V V -V J I x. , - x 'A n 3 s s e Q , 0 1 , s e 0 , : . O I I U ' U O e e e 0 - - . PICTURE STUDY CLUB Left to right, sitting M Fialkowski, L uman, vi e re 1 n , z' A , Miss Hannis, adviser, L Brown, president, G Orloski, J Zukovskl Standing B Derascavage, D Deitrick, E Zukowski, M Partilla, secretary J Trudnak, treasurer, B Templeton, V Lewis, E Bristol This club was organized with two objectives in mind to learn art appreciation from reproductions of truly great pictures made by the Perry Pictures Company, to form good, wholesome friendships among pupils who have common interests CHESS AND CHECKEF? CLUE3 ve.5,.:,, Left to right, sitting J Burke, J Kusakavitch, J Miller, Mr Vest, adviser, F Pickett, J Kachurick, H Pezzner Standing R Mosier, R Stark, C Zakrewski, R Williams, D Stankiewicz, R Pucylowski, S Zukowski, F savenburg, J Evans, M Antolik, S Stanick Members of the Chess and Checkers Club are taught the rudiments of the games Each year the chess players engage in a championship match, a prize going to the winner Q N v f. J 4 ,. I A 1 ', 5 . , I ,. fy. S : . . Sh c -p s de t' L. no lc'i A - ', - - 0 . .i Y in ,is I .ji-I dll, '- ,T ' ' 'W' ' 2 C 3 o V dxf lj Q 1 jug? A nil, DEBATINC-3 TEAM Left to right A Aoplckl, A Cole, G Cipolla, C Dzanko, Miss Kane, adviser, A Moyer, D Bray, J Czajkowski Through the debates held in the auditorium between debators of Ashley High School and other schools, the students are able to learn the pro's and con's of timely question Y-4' Ui I ' 01 tl 'Ao HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB Left to right, seated D Williams, S Rovinski, F Domanski, A Gomb, G Pisaneski, lr Maginsky, adviser, A Czajkowski, W Rowles Standing B DomanskL J Aleseczyk,secretary treasurer, N W1l11ams,P lakowsk1,P Chmil, J Yatsko, D Williams, F Kwiatkowski, president, J Gorski, vice president The Hunting and Fishing Club hasas its aim the knowledge of how to conduct oneself in the woods and along the stream and lake, fish and game laws, safety measures, first aid, camping, and good sportsmanship v 3 3, 'C' X ,ss I I . K 5 A ' + ,wma 5 -. . S, -I' - ,,, . Is , I 1:1 4, X K - i . A Q we A NI L 4 XXI - f - 1 F r ? I RK aj R 'L v . Q, 5' N . 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I Q Q Q Q n a ' Q u 0 I o 0 ' u s g c 0 o ' e ' q I KNITTING CLUB Left to right, first row H Rowles, J Kanoc, P Cole, Mrs O'Ne1l1, advlser, Welnoski, S Colloty, vice president, R Gorham, A Chopak Second row Jrey, E Wendt, B Reese Third row B Stankiewicz, M Sapatosky Gedrocz, treasurer, B Norkunas, A Schiller, B Kneidinger, R Feinstein, Mehalch1ck,secretary, N Pisanesk1,B Bunjo Absent F Hen1check,pres1dent Girls from the seventh and eighth grade compose the Knitting Club Many are busy making mittens, caps, scarfs, ankle socks, sweaters, and many other useful articles EMBROIDERY CLUB -'lfils Left to right, first row A Nartowicz, M Zelinski, secretary, D Williams, vice president, R Gorham,Miss King, adviser, S Gommer, president, G Yanchek, F Snyder, P Swietzer Second row A Souder, G Williams, president, B Dohl, L Oliver This club makes many articles more attractive by embroidery It's aim is to create a desire for this type of needlework I I! ' Ae ' - - J. ' - 7 I V f I Q 7 I A a B l Xu' , for- ' - I . 1 . I O O I O Au o ' ' e 0 e 2 M. P . . . : . . , Se . O C O I P. ' . . . 2 . . U O .4 ' H , ' -4. -1 - 4 0 -,. -S K4 ' -- fe N Os. I I It I - 1 I f . V! . . ' A ' - f ',9't,A C .L 1 xg, J .N - Aa ha' I 1 t ' I xr, ' I A A O- X I I ':.I ,.,- x..-.. A Q! AI' : Q e 0 0 - I . ' , ' e Q . . Z 1 e O I O U l Conservation Club 3 H519 ,I z Left to right first row S Pelech, H Evans, J Nagle, J Gorski, E Krupa, lr Gedrocz, adviser, R Stankiewicz, R Walizer, F Drazba, J Pucylowski, J Souder Second row L Plenski, N Sabol,J Sapek, J Gendall, G Damanski, S Mendelssohn, J Slab1nsk1,D Trachenburg, L Pr1ce,J Alesczyk,S Rudglnski, S Parys, L Wroblewski, A Wayda The Conservation Club promotes the wise use of our natural resources, especially placing emphasis on the material and recreational values. - ABC Safety Club 4, l Left to right first row R Claus, R Burk, T Campbell, W Orloski, Allardyce, W Swank, lr Murphy, adviser, R Williams, I Fritz, H Cole, Grysbeck, D Moyer Second row J Woznicki, E Okuniewski, G Platko, Gavlick,R Hess, R Yermal,B Rad1ck1,L Wilcheck, D lisnefski, E lahosky Claus, S Zapotak, J Nicholas, T Fritz, W Bilek, T Kwiatkowski The A B C Safety Club stresses safety in the home, safety in the school, safety in the community The name is derived from Always Be Careful. ,L H '. ,. , ' X' . 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N, ' its - r , ,H , a f' sf .IV A if Q 1 Jiffy ' . . , I I l Q I Ra o o ' o 0 0 J - A I I O U O U C Le e a e e e e g Cl Q U U U C I O . . - .. .- E? 19 L Q HOMEMAKING CLUB Left to right, seated M A Myzick, E Rowles, J Rowles, J Drazba, treasurer, A Makowski, corresponding secretary, M Balutis, president, F Corcoran, vice president, F Kachurick, recording secretary, A Drazba, I Yanovich Standing P Chimko, S Warke, V O'Conne1l, M A Novak, J Wozniak, S Hooper, B Gabrysh, E Ginley, R Shupshinsky, M McGinnis, Miss E McIntyre The Homemaking Club has a two fold purpose l Toprepare the stage for plays 2 To make special accessories for the homemaking room -I F559 -. iii R... NEVVSPAPER STAFF The purpose of the newspaper is to bring to the pupils the news and infor- mation of interest to them. The staff and its adviser, Mr. Plesko, are striving to better their paper with each publication. Left to right, seated: M. Grey, M. Schillen exchange editor, E. Fulton, managing editor, J. Czajkowski, associate editor, J. Kem erer, editor in chief, N. Cole, associate editor, G. Stefanovich, assistant social editor, Mr. Plesko, adviser, L. Zakrewski. Standing: A. Schiller, B. Kusakavitch, R. Bilek, J. Henicheck, social editor, D. Moyer, D. Topoleski, assistant exchange editor, J. Sapek, J. Gutosky, sports editor, S. Pelech, W. Pleney, sports editor, R. Feinstein, R. Makavensky, A. Moyer, J. Williams, assistant managing editor, B. Rodecki, D. Williams. ' .31 few '53 I 4 s ,J 1 N , , Q35 I 'S ' - 5 f .17 'g 4. jd g sail - , , - . , s R .Q I t I Q ' x ' ' ni , K ' 1 ! hi. I df x 4, , - - Kip' ' ' N .s,. ' ' 'vi j', ' , K l 1 I xx P ' f . 1 s , ' ' A : n - s o 1 ' ' , o o 0 e C O y I O O O ' I U 0 0 I I 0 O Q I 5 ' J .ir 4 k ,. v - 4 - Q, N ' 3 . I www S . v Q -fp , ' 'Q L ' ' ug .... , ' ff S 4 D B 3,7 W. ,-4 . - 1 f' I -1-ef .1 M... ,,,.. -:Q--f. - L.. .a - -'W :4 , ,M . . . . . . W - . .PY - Left to right first row D Carlin, L Stock, R Makavensky, R Wilchek, B Mastroff, Mr Jablonski, adviser Second row D Coleman, S Koznetski, T Maginsky, L Koznetski, J Dudick, R Gorham, E Tunila The purpose of this club is to teach all interested students the useof pen, pencil and crayon These lessons have proven to be invaluable to the studentsin preparing Class Projects and booklets f?0I'AI'f f uf lla, 'si' aw L 'L -185521, X... lei. Al Left to right, first row Domanski, vice president, M Morris, S Orloski, B J Dohl, Miss O'Connell, adviser, H Pohutsky, treasurer, N Phillips, R Williams, E Powell Second row Anna Dunay, president, D J Partilla, C Bowman, G Sokolski, secretary The Crochet Club helps each girl find an interesting and creative hobby for her leisure time lany useful and ornamental articles are made, and a valuable lifetime hobby may be started ' n .Q A I 1' Q ' Q I X .i A Au ' Av Q -'-, Z L N ' v N5 ., X , id . , w ,hdsh X t , : . . . . . O I 3 Q I I O O I I I Q I 4 -'-- W V w 1 K 7 f .7 A wb L f f , P f f J ,- J . la . -. n U ' E 4 ' ,Q wi ' ' I f 1 ' - - V K 6 k, W - -,J 1 T., A' l Q Y. I .l . . - ' I A V - X x 5 L - Wkfy! ' : 'I . Y - 3 zufffh I '-5 Q Y -V 1 Q-.. 0 xx : I s --A EL.N xg ,?,' 9? a, - - sig: by , ' 'M QM . . , I - - A ' -'ll ' A IP N 9 'S f , zxiyj . , 3 I 'Y w- gg. 2 L. - ' . . f O . I . I e u a 2 ' a Q Q I U C I A 'Khin N mm wg CORRIDOR ECHOES n wonder if I passed ' 'Have your notebook done? 'Knock it offl' Let's skip! What a character 'Who are you brown-nosing? He's a man?1?!? 'Wrong steps Going up the Gateway? 'Smell herl' Take offln Ian t he a doll? What a creep What a miserable day 'How many more days 'til June 'Saved by the bell You'1l have to steal your diploma 'Pipe the classy tie N oing to t e dance?n I feel for you, but I can't reach This water fountain never works nAssemb1y today nHow revolting Wish I were dead Boy, oh, boy! I'm hungry Lend me a pencil? How about a copy of homework' lan, she'e some cookie! Where were you last night9' What time did you get home? nWhat an exam! 'Let's get a coke 'I'm broke .-,ii I I D II I1 N II 1 Il II Il YI II O II I1 I ll II g II Il II e II II O ? YI N I 'I II I VI Q G h Il II . II II Q ll O II I Il II O II II 'I II I N I! 'I II II II II I N II II fl O II e W INTRO DU CING COMICS L? f f if- ,,,,gQ......J ge! ISF.-'-Yr wi swf? W We J X hw ffl L fa L ' fl X fl It :QM -w-A, - 55 o F 1- ' ff ' A 'S s v f-W6-w--- Q . 14,4 X 'f 3, If V k l A il' ! W ff X X , ,if -,N MQ-75 N. , ff' If .f X ,Est , . tp fir : JP g W 'V A VTA xJ - ' 7 .L . 'fx' ' A- X' . . Q, -J iii! , .1 'f ,-1: if ff' J' A N Ml MA? Uni K fi X, f .- XD, A A N If E 1 1 f cg ,XQJ 'Af Rs 5' X17 .. .1 5 ,Q X V , - 2 L+ A dk- f - fix? ' , c 135' ' X XX ff 'S 1 gf : 2 S 7 5 . ,C xl: W QR 5 A n I tif . X If Ui- J A Y. 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N OR IND ALUTIS IARJORIE Home Economics Club 2,M, Treasurer, 2, President, Class Secretary,3 Bahd,l, 2 3 CameraClub,Secretary, 3 lodernCho1r, 2, 3 Girls'Basket ball Team, 1 2 Commercial Course BASBER THERESA Home Economics C1ub,2 , Secretary, 3 Oral Speech Club, Band, 1, 2, 3 Academic Course BENNINGER RICHARD Sc ence Club, 2 lodern Choir 3 Thespian Club, 3 Associate Editor vearbook M Academic Course BERRYHAN IILLARD io ern Choir, 2 3 M Band, 1 3 Academic Course BREZNICKI ANDREW C ess an 'Checkers Club, 2 3 General Course BROWN ESTELLE lodern Choir, 3 Home Economics Club, 2 Commercial Course COLE ANNA G rls' Basketball lanager, 1 Debating Team, 3 M Thespian Club, Staff, 3 M Ass't Editor, lanaging Editor earbook,M Student Council, 2 3 President, Oral Speech Club, Academ1cCourse CORCORAN FRANCES lewspaper Staff, 2 Camera Club, 3 Home Econom1csClub, Vice President, Cmumercial Course CZAJKOISKI JOAN ome conom cs ub, Vice President, Theepian Club, 2, 3 Vice President, M Debating Team, 3 Secretary, 3 Homeroom Secretary,3 lewspaper Staff, Associate Editor, 2 M Editor in ehler yearbook, M Oral Speech Cluh Academ1cCourse DOIANSKI CHESTER o a eam, Hunting and Fishing Club, 3 Camera Club, General Course DRAZBA CHARLES c ence u , Camera Club, 3 M General Course DRAZBA JEANETTE ome con cs ub,2, 3 Commer cial Course DUCAJI IARGARET Thespian Club, 2 3 M Secretary, M Home Economics Club, 3 Oral Speech Club, M Academic Course DUDA RICHARD Camera Club, 2 3 Commercial Course UNAY, CATHERINE Home Economics Club, 2 3 Vice Presidnnt, 3 Thespian Club, 2 3 Oral Speech Club, Homeroom Secretary, Associate Editor year book, M Academic Course DZANKO CATHERINE odern Choir, 2 3 Thespian Club, 2 President, Band, l 2 Debating Team, 3 Oral Speech Club, Student Council, V'ce President, Academic Course NS, JOHN Science Club,2,3 Chessand Checkers Club, M Band, 1, 2, 3 General Course FINN JEROME io ern Choir, M General Course FULTON ELEANOR odern Choir, 2 3 Bowling Team,2, Thespian Club, Newspaper Staff, lanaging Edito , M Yearbook Staff, M Commercial Course Modern Choir, 2 3 Girls' Basketball Team, 1 2 lajorette, 1 2, 3 Commercial Course GETCH JOHN Baseba1lTb 1, 2, 3 M Basketball Team, 2, 3 Football Team, 3 Thespian Club, 2 3 Student Counci1,2 Chess and Checkers Club, Class President, 2 Academic Course GUTOSKY JOSEPH Letterman s Club, 1 2 Science Club, 2 Camera Club, 3 Basketball Team, 1 2 3 Academic Course GRODZICKI GENEVIEVE lodern Choir, 2 5 Secretary, 2 Band,l, 2 3 Commercial Course HENICHECK JOAN Thespian Club, 2 Camera Club, Secretary, 3 Band, 1 2, Newspaper Staff, Social Editor, Commercial Course KEHM RER, JOHN Camera Club, 2, 3 Thespian Club, M Modern Cho1r,3 Class President, Newspaper Staff,EH1tor in chief, Commercial Course TCHAN, HEGINA Home Economics Club, 2, 3 Oral Speech Club, M Academic Course SE I EX B . 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'- ' Lit: ,M. - , I. -- ' , , 3 KO N O KOZICKI LORRAINE Home Economics Club, Corresponding Secretary, 2 Modern Choir, 3 Picture Study Club, Class Secretary, Commercial Course KOZNETSKI JOSEPH cience Club 3 Lettermen's Club, 2 Camera Club, h Basketball Team, l 2, 3 Football Team, 1 Base ballTbam,1, 2 3 h GeneralCourse KWIATKOWSKI FRANK Science Club 2 Hunting and Fishing Club, 2, 3 General Course LAVENBURG FRANCIS Chess and Checkers Club, Camera Club, 2, Football Team, 3 General Course MAKOWSKI ANTOINETTE Modern Chain 2 Home Econom1csC1ub, Corresponding Secretary, Band,2 3 Commercial Course MORRIS HELEN odern Choir, 2, 3 h Cheerleader, 2 Captain, Commercial Course MOSIER RUSSELL fe termen's Club, 2 3 Football Club, Basketball Teangl General Course PARRISH JOAN odern Choir, 3 M The plan Club, Yearbook Staff Business Manager, Commercial Course PASKAITIS GEORGE Sc ence Club 2 Hunting and Fishing Club, 3 Chess and Checkers Club, Academic Course PELECH FRANCIS cience Club 2 Hunting and Fishing Club, Camera Club, M Band, 1 2 General Course PHILLIPS THOMAS cience Club 2 Lettermen's Club, Camera Club, 2 Thespian Club, Football Team, 1, Z Commercial Course RADER, MARY ANN Majorette, l Modern Choir, 2 Thespian Club, 2 3 Bowling Team, 3 Yearbook Staff Assistant Manager, Academic Course ROMANOWSKI LORETTA Home Economics Club,2 ModernChoir, 3 Basketball Team, 1 2 Oral Speech Club, M. Commercial Course R IND HILLER, MARCELLA Newspaper Staff, 2 M Camera Club, Thespian Club, 2, 3 Oral Speech Club, M Band, 1 2 Commercial Course SHUMAN LORENE Library Club, 2 Modern Choir, 3 Picture Study Club, Com er cial Course STANICK STANLEY Lettermen's Club,2 Dramatics Club, 3 Vice President, 3 Football Team, 2, 3 Basketball Team, 1, 2 3 General Course STEFANOVICH, GERALDINE Home Economics Club 2 ModernCho1r, Cheerleader, 2 Commercial Course SWEENEY, JOSEPH Chess and Checkers Club, 2 Modern Choir, 3 Football Team, 3 Student Council, 3 General Course TOPOLESKI DOROTHY Newspaper Staff, 2, M Camera Club, 3 Band, 2 3 Yearbook Staff, Secretary, Oral Speech Club, Commercial Course WALTERS JOAN and, l, 2 5 h Modern Choir, 2, Class Vice President, 1 Yearbook Staff, Secretary, Class Treasurer, Student Council, Oc et, l 2 Com ercial Course WARKE WILBERT Letterman' Club, 2 Chess and Checkers Club, Baseball Team, 1 2 3 Football Team, 1 General Course WILLIAMS JANICE dern Choir, 2 3 Oral Speech Club, Newspaper Staff, Yearbook Staff, Secretary, Majorette, 1 2 3 Commercial Course WOJEWODSKI MARTHA odern Choir, 5 H Fashion Club 2 Octet, Commercial Course NOVICH, ALFRED Science Club,2 Hunting and Fishing Club, 3 Camera Club, Academic Course ZUKOWSKI STANLEY cience Club, 2 Chess and Checkers Club, 3 A Football Team, 1, 2, 3 Basketball Team, 3 General Course SC ' . . 3. 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